California Car Duster

**Dr Oldz** · 05-12-2011, 07:32 PM

Thanks Meghan. Thats a bummer...the plastic handles aren't as nice. Now I know to post and PM a link to Meghan.

And Rsurfer

**dietdewboy** · 05-12-2011, 08:44 PM

Not to change the subject but can you clean these things? I use the small ones for our Harleys and they get nasty pretty quick. I've read some where never to clean them but I dont have a clue.

**Rsurfer** · 05-12-2011, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by Dr Oldz

Thanks Meghan. Thats a bummer...the plastic handles aren't as nice. Now I know to post and PM a link to Meghan.

And Rsurfer

**Dr Oldz** · 05-12-2011, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by dietdewboy

Not to change the subject but can you clean these things? I use the small ones for our Harleys and they get nasty pretty quick. I've read some where never to clean them but I dont have a clue.

I have heard of people using Woolite but never tried it myself.

**gatoman39** · 05-12-2011, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by dietdewboy

Not to change the subject but can you clean these things? I use the small ones for our Harleys and they get nasty pretty quick. I've read some where never to clean them but I dont have a clue.

you're supposed to clean them with woolite. The thing gets really nasty with grease and oil. i rinse it with just water. Then leave it in a 5 gallon bucket with a mix of 2 caps of woolite for a day. The rinse and let air dry for a few days.

**prisonerofcs** · 05-13-2011, 12:02 PM

My last one (wood handle) lasted over a year without cleaning. My new one (plastic handle) streaks like mad. Is this a change in the manufacturing process or is something that the woolite cleaning might help.

I tried leaving it sitting on news paper over night (I read that might help), but it still leaves terrible streaks on black paint.

**Rsurfer** · 05-13-2011, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by prisonerofcs

My last one (wood handle) lasted over a year without cleaning. My new one (plastic handle) streaks like mad. Is this a change in the manufacturing process or is something that the woolite cleaning might help.

I tried leaving it sitting on news paper over night (I read that might help), but it still leaves terrible streaks on black paint.

It may take longer to soak the excess wax..leave it on the newspaper for a few days. You may still get a few streaks (especially on black paint) until broken in. Then again maybe the new plastic handle version will streak no matter what you do...dunno.

**prisonerofcs** · 05-13-2011, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by Rsurfer

It may take longer to soak the excess wax..leave it on the newspaper for a few days. You may still get a few streaks (especially on black paint) until broken in. Then again maybe the new plastic handle version will streak no matter what you do...dunno.

Thanks, I'll give it a try. I've actually had it for about 4 months. I haven't used it in the past month because I got so frustrated with it.

I think the plastic ones ship with way more lubricant/wax than the old ones did. I actually prefer to have plastic handle, but I wish I had my old one back.

**LegacyGT** · 05-13-2011, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by prisonerofcs

My last one (wood handle) lasted over a year without cleaning. My new one (plastic handle) streaks like mad. Is this a change in the manufacturing process or is something that the woolite cleaning might help.

I tried leaving it sitting on news paper over night (I read that might help), but it still leaves terrible streaks on black paint.

Once it gets dirtier, it won't streak as much. Also make sure you are applying no pressure and just letting it glide over the paint.